Guinea-Bissau’s president issues a decree dissolving the opposition-controlled parliament

Guinea Bissau President Umaro ... the Constitution,” the decree stated. “This Presidential Decree comes into force immediately.” Courthouse News’ podcast Sidebar tackles the stories you need to know ... Read More

Guinea-Bissau dissolves parliament after coup bid

The president of Guinea-Bissau dissolved parliament ... plunged the West African nation into a new crisis. President Umaro Sissoco Embalo issued a decree closing down the opposition-dominated ... Read More

Guinea-Bissau's president dissolves parliament after 'attempted coup'

The president of Guinea-Bissau on Monday dissolved ... plunged the West African nation into a new crisis. President Umaro Sissoco Embalo issued a decree closing down the opposition-dominated ... Read More

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Provides an overview of Guinea-Bissau ... the government following a foiled coup attempt on 1 December. The president then reappointed Mr Martins as PM last week. A presidential decree issued ... Read More

Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup

The son of Guinea ... in the government, including as his father's economic adviser. He reportedly revealed that he was "personally involved" in the foiled 2022 coup attempt to unseat President ... Read More

Guinea-Bissau president beefs up his own security after wave of coups

Guinea-Bissau has ... the president told reporters on Monday, while assuring that "any suspicious movement will be met with an appropriate response". Before his new appointment, Djassi was the ... Read More

Son of former Guinea-Bissau president sentenced to prison for international drug trafficking

The son of a former president of Guinea-Bissau was sentenced to prison for his role in an international heroin trafficking conspiracy, according to federal prosecutors. Malam Bacai Sanha Jr., 52 ... Read More

Guinea-Bissau’s president dissolves parliament after failed coup

Guinea-Bissau’s president has dissolved the West African nation’s parliament after what the government said was a failed coup. A decree issued by President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Monday cited ... Read More

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Geraldo Martins has been fired just a week after his reappointment into the position Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has dismissed Prime Minister Geraldo Martins, just a week after ... Read More

Guinea-Bissau ex-president's son jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup

At 52 years old, Sanha Jr aimed to overthrow the government of the West African ... This case throws a spotlight on Guinea-Bissau’s turbulent political landscape, marked by a series of military ... Read More

Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup

The son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president has been sentenced to over six years in prison by a US court for leading an international heroin trafficking ring. Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, 52, planned to use ... Read More

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Jan 11, 18:54 Preview: Djibouti vs. Guinea-Bissau - prediction, team news, lineups Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Djibouti and Guinea-Bissau, including ... Read More